CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)

Government Funding Eligibility Criteria

To assess your eligibility for government funding, speak to a Job Training Institute staff member or use the government funding button below. Click here to check eligibility

Students with disabilities are encouraged to access funded training places. For further information, contact our staff. Email: info@jti.edu.au, Phone: (03) 9055 5007 or (03) 9212 3535

Note: The Skills First Program is a Victorian Government–subsidised training scheme available to eligible residents of Victoria. If you are eligible, a non-refundable registration fee applies. Additional costs, such as student services and amenity fees, may also apply. JTI complies with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to access government-funded training.

Funding Entitlements

Your completion of these courses with our institute may affect your future funding eligibility. Students in Victoria who qualify for government funding are only allowed to undertake 2 courses per calendar year.

At Job Training Institute we accept a wide range of payment methods:

• EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer)

Entry Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrolment
• Be reasonably physically fit (due to the physical demands of the role)
• Complete a pre-enrolment interview with the Enrolment Manager and, if needed, with the Trainer
• Complete Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment via LLN Robot and determine a student’s digital literacy skills before enrolment

Enrolment Requirements

• Completed application form (online or written)
• Pre-Training Review Form
• LLN Assessment
• Valid photo ID
• Proof of age and residency (Victorian residency and concession eligibility if applicable)
• USI (Unique Student Identifier) details
• Evidence of citizenship/permanent residency or a valid visa (for Skills First applicants)
• Completed Evidence of Eligibility and Student Declaration Form (for government-funded enrolments)

Pre-Training Review (PTR)

The Pre-Training Review (PTR) is conducted to ensure you are enrolled in the most suitable course and to identify any support you may need. As part of this process, your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills and Digital Literacy needs will be assessed.

• LLN and Digital Literacy results do not affect your eligibility for enrolment.
• The assessments are used only to identify whether you may require additional support.
• Your training and assessment needs will be determined based on the PTR and LLN results.
• Outcomes of your PTR will be communicated to you via email or interview.
• All information is kept confidential in line with JTI’s Privacy Policy.

This course is current as per training.gov.au.

Some assignments that you will undertake may include:

• Short Questions
• Multiple Choice Questions
• True or False
• Case Studies
• Scenarios
• Research Activities
• Project
• Simulations
• Support plans
• Observation at the work place by an Assessor
• Third Party Observation by work place supervisor
• Portfolio
• Personal Journal

All students are encouraged to submit assignments online.

This qualification includes a mandatory minimum of 120 hours of vocational placement in an approved aged care or disability facility.

Students unable to attend simulation sessions must complete 140 hours of work placement. (For students who do not participate in structured simulation sessions delivered by JTI, an additional 20 hours (totaling 140 hours) of work placement is required. This compensates for the skills practice, contextualized scenarios, and competency development that would otherwise be delivered in the simulated environment.

o Before placement, students must attend a Work Placement Preparation Workshop (Manual Handling, Infection Control, and Personalized Support Skills)

o Workshops can be attended in person or via Zoom. Online participants must also submit a valid Manual Handling Certificate

• Additional Work Placement Requirements:

o HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (as per provider requirements)

o National Police Check (issued within the last 12 months)

o COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (minimum two doses)

Students may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer based on previous qualifications or relevant work experience. Please enquire during enrolment to determine eligibility. For further information, please speak to a Job Training Institute staff member or click here.

JTI is committed to ensuring that all students receive adequate learning support to ensure their full potential is reached, therefore, JTI ensures that:

• Access to experienced trainers and assessors
• Dedicated Student Support Officers
• Technical assistance: itsupport@jti.edu.au
• Work placement support: workplacement@jti.edu.au
• Accounting and fee support: manisha@jti.edu.au
• Certificate enquiries: certificates@jti.edu.au
• General student support: studentsupport@jti.edu.au